Forget the big red "S" – it was a scarlet letter of a different kind that cost @mattbomer the role of Superman in the early 2000s. The "Fellow Travelers" star revealed that despite being the frontrunner for Brett Ratner's "Superman: Flyby," he lost the chance due to his sexuality. Bomer's month-long audition process ended abruptly, and the film was eventually shelved. The story highlights the challenges he faced in Hollywood, even when he wasn't publicly out. ?? ? Save and share this post to support LGBTQ+ representation in Hollywood. ? Tap our link in bio for more. ? Follow @EDGEmedianetwork for more stories. ?: @mattbomer
June 20, 2024
Forget the big red "S" – it was a scarlet letter of a different kind that cost @mattbomer the role of Superman in the early 2000s. The "Fellow Travelers" star revealed that despite being the frontrunner for Brett Ratner's "Superman: Flyby," he lost the chance due to his sexuality. Bomer's month-long audition process ended abruptly, and the film was eventually shelved. The story highlights the challenges he faced in Hollywood, even when he wasn't publicly out. ??
? Save and share this post to support LGBTQ+ representation in Hollywood.
? Tap our link in bio for more.
? Follow @EDGEmedianetwork for more stories.
?: @mattbomer
Forget the big red "S" – it was a scarlet letter of a different kind that cost @mattbomer the role of Superman in the early 2000s. The "Fellow Travelers" star revealed that despite being the frontrunner for Brett Ratner's "Superman: Flyby," he lost the chance due to his sexuality. Bomer's month-long audition process ended abruptly, and the film was eventually shelved. The story highlights the challenges he faced in Hollywood, even when he wasn't publicly out. ??
? Save and share this post to support LGBTQ+ representation in Hollywood.
? Tap our link in bio for more.
? Follow @EDGEmedianetwork for more stories.
?: @mattbomer
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